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Many pharmaceutical companies in China are hoping to pass major
international certifications, such as certifications from the WHO, EU
and Australia. "It is likely that 20 pharmaceutical companies can obtain
international certifications this year," said Mr Yu Mingde, a
vice-director of China Pharmaceutical Enterprises Management
Association.
Temptation from the outside
2007 was
another record year for China's western medicine export value, up 56% to
US$784 million. However, most medicines that went to big markets such
as Japan, Korea and Australia were products from foreign companies in
China, mainly in the form of export processing trades. Products made by
domestic Chinese companies were exported to low end markets such as
Nigeria and Pakistan. As Chinese pharmaceutical companies are still weak
at proprietary R&D, most of their products are generic copycat
drugs.
Yu revealed that "the big three markets of EU, US and Japan

Have you ever thought about how many plastic bottles get thrown
away each week? Well I certainly hadn't thought of it before. At least
not until I found out that a lot of the bottled water out there isn't
anything but tap water in a bottle. That got me started investigating
bottled water.
I found out that there are more than 60 million
plastic bottles of water produced, transported and disposed of every
day. And that's just here in the United States. Think about that for a
second.
60 million a day means that there are 21 billion 900
million plastic bottles disposed of each year here in the US. When you
consider the whole world it's astounding. So just from that information
alone. Are plastic water bottles eco friendly?
Not only did I find
out, much to my surprise, how many get thrown away daily. I thought
about the fact that plastic bottles are a petroleum product so I wanted
to know just how much it takes to make that many bo

Aluminum water bottles are an excellent alternative for those who
are not comfortable with the risks that are associated with using
plastic bottles. As the amount of publicity relating to the risks of
Bisphenol-A and the sanitary concerns of hard to clean plastics, metal
bottles are quickly growing momentum as the preferred bottle of choice.
Unlike plastic bottles, bottles made of metals are easier to clean, more
resistant to damage, and have a longer lifespan. In addition to this,
as the base materials are typically of a higher quality, the
construction is usually better, allowing the bottles to not only look
good but be functional as well. However, there are a few things that you
will want to keep in mind if you do want to use aluminum bottles.
First,
aluminum water bottles should be treated with some caution in hot
conditions. Unlike plastic bottles, metal bottles can get hotter or
colder, which can affect the temperature of the liquids insi

Currently, there is a great deal of debate over the effect
bottled water has on the environment around the world. Not only is the
process to make the bottles and fill them bad for the environment, but
they are often disposed of and not recycled. Each bottle of water can
last upwards of 1,000 years and that causes some very serious problems
for the environment.
Many consumers are now looking for reusable
bottles so they can take water and other cold drinks with them wherever
they go, and that can mean a big benefit for your company.
How
does this benefit your company? Well, promotional bottles allow you to
market your company to customers through promotional bottles. However,
to do this properly, you need to follow a certain set of steps.
1.
First, you need to choose good looking bottles. If the bottles are not
attractive, then no one is going to use them and that is just wasted
money for you. Look at what other people are usin

Stainless steel water bottles are durable, non-leaching and
non-reactive to most drinks. Most are designed to last for years and
many are designed to provide a lifetime of service. A few are even
rugged enough to be placed in campfires and used for heating soup or
beverages. Still, there are some things that can damage even a top
quality bottle. Some of these are common knowledge items and some are
things that people might never think of. For the record, here are some
tips to help make any water bottle last as long as it can.
First,
get a sleeve for the outside of the bottle. Yes the graphics on the
outside of the bottle are beautiful, but normal wear and tear will soon
scratch that pretty finish. To make it last, get either a neoprene or
insulated cover made from another material like quilted cotton or nylon.
There are a couple of added benefits from covers: they act as
insulators to help keep beverages hot or cold longer, and second, they
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